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Why everyone’s losing sleep over the health effects of caffeine W ith the emergence of new caffeinated drink options, North Bay health-care professionals and educators are changing how they estimate caffeine consumption and understand its effects on the mind and body. They suggest the key to staying under 400 milligrams (mg), the suggested daily limit for a healthy adult, is reading labels and keeping track of how much of each caffeinated item one finishes. “One of the most common issues I see is people consuming caffeine without being aware of their personal threshold,” says Trina Palomarez, a Santa Rosa- based nutritionist. “Once you go over that limit, you see negative effects, including anxiety, sweating and insomnia.” By Jessica Zimmer
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February 2025
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